Lynn Barnes
Odessa,TX
Summary
Seasoned Dyslexia Specialist with a proven track record at Ector County Independent School District, enhancing student advocacy and language development. Expert in individualized education plans and progress monitoring, significantly improving student outcomes. Excelled in fostering interagency collaborations and empowering educators through targeted training. Demonstrates exceptional student advocacy and instructional innovation.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Dyslexia Specialist
Ector County Independent School District
08.2017 - Current
- Maintained data to monitor and evaluate student progress and communicated regularly with parents of students regarding child's progress.
- Trained and supervised other teachers and classroom assistants in addressing needs of students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities.
- Delivered direct instruction to dyslexic students receiving special education and assisted in attainment of IEP goals.
- Collaborated with outside agencies delivering services for students with learning disabilities, especially when family requested interagency collaboration.
High School Teacher
Hillcrest School
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
Classroom Teacher
Different Texas Independent School Districts
08.1988 - 05.2016
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX05-1988
Skills
- Language development
- Student advocacy
- Individualized education plans
- Progress monitoring
Timeline
Dyslexia Specialist
Ector County Independent School District
08.2017 - Current
High School Teacher
Hillcrest School
08.2016 - 05.2017
Classroom Teacher
Different Texas Independent School Districts
08.1988 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Angelo State University
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